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Myles Smith performing a free outdoor pop-up show in the Hat District on Bute Street
Music

‘I hope I made you proud’ – Star Myles Smith wows Luton in homecoming pop-up show

March 12, 2026 Music and arts desk 1

Luton’s Brit Award-winning mega-selling pop star Myles Smith returned home last night to play a surprise pop-up show outdoors in the Hat District, insisting afterwards that he hopes he makes the town proud.  The ‘Stargazing’ […]

Amy Belson, the new CEO of The Culture Trust Luton
Art

West End theatre leader to take helm at Culture Trust with aim for the ‘beating heart of Luton’

February 2, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on West End theatre leader to take helm at Culture Trust with aim for the ‘beating heart of Luton’

The Culture Trust Luton has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, who was named earlier this year by The Stage as one of the 100 most influential people in UK theatre. Amy Belson […]

The Hat District where some of the Heritage Open Day events are held
Festivals

From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

September 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

Heritage Open Days return to Luton from Saturday 8 to Sunday 17 September, offering a free programme of walks, talks and exhibitions that celebrate the town’s rich history. Thanks to support from the National Lottery […]

Festivals

Pride in Luton launches with powerful speech in protest against hate and a call for change

June 13, 2025 Newsdesk 1

The fourth annual Pride in Luton event was launched last night with a vigil including a powerful speech that reflected on the cost of living authentically as LGBTQI+ in a world that so often resists […]

The former ABC Cinema
Art

Call for artists to spruce up old ABC Cinema and other ‘drab’ spots in Luton town centre

November 14, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Call for artists to spruce up old ABC Cinema and other ‘drab’ spots in Luton town centre

Luton Council has announced public art commission opportunities for local artists, asking them to submit design proposals that create striking and attractive looks for some key “neglected” spots in the town centre, including the long-abandoned […]

Artist’s impression looking east along George Street as part of the council's vision for Luton 2040
News

Task force set up to address town centre ‘challenges’ and drive forward positive change

November 1, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Task force set up to address town centre ‘challenges’ and drive forward positive change

A multi-agency group has been set up to drive positive change in Luton to make the town centre a welcoming place everyone can enjoy. Alongside millions of pounds being invested to regenerate and rejuvenate the […]

Theatrical milliner Claire Strickland with the 17 Guinea machine
Fashion

TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

September 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on TV and film milliners behind Bridgerton praise project to save hat making craft from extinction

A unique and ground-breaking project to prevent the extinction hat making skills and support British millinery has drawn praise from film and television costume makers that have worked on Bridgerton, Star Wars, Les Miserables, Dr […]

Hat District and public art on the Hat Factory Arts Centre by Mark Titchner
News

Luton gets new funding to help bring disused historic buildings back to life

December 12, 2023 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton gets new funding to help bring disused historic buildings back to life

Luton is set to receive a portion of a newly allocated £5 million fund designed to empower communities in reviving neglected historic buildings. The grant will help the Culture Trust develop more dilapidated buildings in […]

More Luton stories

  • Kaiser Chiefs
    Music

    Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

    June 5, 2026 0
    Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including [...]
  • The Castle
    Music

    Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival

    June 3, 2026 Comments Off on Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival
    Some of Luton’s most exciting emerging musicians will take over the town centre later this month as Market Hill Live returns with its biggest line-up yet. The free outdoor music event will showcase seven local [...]
  • Luton Henge Festival by Revoluton Arts & Chiltern National Landscape
    Festivals

    Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

    April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’
    A community-built landmark in Marsh Farm will once again take centre stage this summer as Luton Henge Festival returns for a second year. The free event, taking place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, [...]
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